Gotta Go My Own Way
The Cast of High School Musical Lyrics

Gabriella
Gabriella expresses her need to speak her mind.

I gotta say what's in my mind
Gabriella needs to express her true feelings.

Something about us doesn't seem right these days
Gabriella senses that there is something wrong with their relationship.

life keeps getting in the way
The challenges and responsibilities of life are interfering with their relationship.

Whenever we try, somehow the plan is always rearranged
Their attempts to make things work always end up being disrupted.

It's so hard to say
Gabriella finds it difficult to express her decision.

But I've gotta do what's best for me
Gabriella knows she must prioritize her own well-being.

You'll be okay..
Gabriella reassures Troy that he will be fine without her.

I've gotta move on and be who I am
Gabriella realizes the importance of finding her own identity and moving forward.

I just don't belong here
Gabriella feels out of place in their current situation.

I hope you understand
Gabriella hopes Troy will comprehend her decision.

We might find our place in this world someday
Gabriella believes that they may find their purpose or happiness in the future.

But at least for now
However, for the time being,

I gotta go my own away
Gabriella must go on her own path.

Don't wanna leave it all behind
Gabriella doesn't wish to abandon everything.

But I get my hopes up and I watch them fall every time
Gabriella often becomes optimistic but is eventually let down.

Another color turns to gray
Another aspect of their relationship loses its vibrancy and fades.

and it's just too hard to watch it all slowly fade away
Witnessing the deterioration of their relationship is emotionally challenging for Gabriella.

I'm leaving today 'cause I've gotta do what's best for me
Gabriella is departing now because she knows it is in her best interest.

you'll be okay..
Gabriella reassures Troy that he will be fine without her.

I've got to move on and be who I am
Gabriella understands the importance of moving forward and staying true to herself.

Why do you have to go?
Troy questions why Gabriella has to leave.

I try to understand
Troy attempts to comprehend Gabriella's decision.

I'll miss you
Troy expresses his sadness at Gabriella's departure.

so
Nevertheless,

What about us?
Troy questions their relationship and what will happen to it.

What about everything we've been through?
Troy reflects on all the experiences they have shared together.

What about trust?
Troy wonders what will happen to the trust they have built.

and what about me?
Gabriella questions her own emotions and well-being.

What am I supposed to do?
Troy feels lost and unsure of how to handle the situation.

I gotta leave but I'll miss you
Gabriella acknowledges her departure but expresses that she will miss Troy.

I want you to stay
Troy expresses his desire for Gabriella to remain with him.

I try to understand
Troy continues to make an effort to comprehend Gabriella's decision.

I wanna go my own way
Gabriella desires to pursue her own path and make her own choices.

I've gotta move on and be who I am
Gabriella knows she needs to move forward and stay true to herself.

I'm trying to understand
Troy is making an effort to understand Gabriella's choice.

We might find our place in this world someday
They may eventually discover where they belong in the world.

but at least for now
However, for the present moment,

I gotta go my own away
Gabriella must embark on her own path.

I gotta go my own away
Gabriella emphasizes her need to go her own way.

I gotta go my own away
Gabriella reaffirms her decision to pursue her own path.